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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 644.13 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 644.13 and 277.77 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 644.13 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/644.13 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 644.13 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 178,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,919.99/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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